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behavioral

[bih-heyv-yer-uhl] / bɪˈheɪv jər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with manner of behaving
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That is not a market-timing problem, it is a behavioral one.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

According to the Navy, aboard the Lincoln were one clinical psychologist, one clinical social worker and three behavioral health technicians as well as a counselor and five Navy chaplains.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Its findings could be useful in psychology, behavioral research, and the design of environments in which people regularly make choices.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“Again, Brianna was not cooperative. I was told she was argumentative and aggressive. This is not the first time we’ve had behavioral issues with her.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas



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